Martha and Ben Both Apply for a Position at a Company

Multiple Choice

Martha and Ben both apply for a position at a company. Although Martha has several years of experience and is qualified for the job, the HR manager hires Ben believing that Ben, being a fresher, will be better, faster, and more productive than Martha. In this scenario, the HR manager's behavior reflects

A) ageism.
B) sexism.
C) racism.
D) social influence.